Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

The Labour Mobility and Human Development Division (LHD) is the focal point for IOM policy and technical support to programme development in the areas of labour migration, integration, and migration and development. LHD’s activities are wide ranging, including pre-departure orientation programmes for migrants, diaspora engagement, as well as promoting ethical recruitment practices through partnerships with multiple stakeholders. The LHD team is composed of staff based both at IOM’s headquarters in Geneva as well as regional specialists located in IOM’s Member States offices. The LHD team at IOM Headquarters (HQ) in Geneva oversees the global LHD portfolio, develops appropriate tools and guidance materials and liaises with external key actors including national governments as well as regional and local authorities, international organizations, civil society, private sector and migrants themselves. Moreover, the LHD team at HQ is responsible for developing and implementing the external communications strategy, which comprises the development of new visibility materials and the update of the LHD’s webpages’ content and layout. Supervision

The intern will work under the guidance and supervision of the LHD head of division, and in cooperation with other colleagues in the LHD team, the Media and Communications Division (MCD) and the Online Communications Unit (OCU) in Manila.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the LHD Head of Division, the Intern will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. In coordination with colleagues, coordinate the update and maintenance of the LHD webpages and assist in providing user level support.

2. Produce high quality visibility materials, including but not limited to graphics, interactive maps, banners, etc., for LHD-related communication products.

4. Assist in creating a graphic identity for LHD, based on already existing tools and materials and in line with the Division’s visual requirements.

5. Assist in developing web design mockups for internal and external platforms. 6. Present key data in greater detail through visualizations of key indicators. 7. Provide support necessary to ensure the implementation and further development of visualizations of data through interactive maps and infographics, among other deliverables. 8. Liaise with LHD regional specialists by conducting surveys and interviews to ensure that information about programmes and related fieldwork is showcased accurately and timely via the LHD webpages communication.

9. Undertake any other tasks as requested by the LHD Head of Division.

10. Performs other duties as may be required.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• University degree web design, graphic design, graphic arts, visual communication or a related field, or a college diploma supplemented with additional years of experience. Experience

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.